Why are they letting Iowa vote so early? Is that illegal and a way to cheat voting.
Each state sets its own voting procedures, but by federal law, Nov. 6 (the traditional Election Day) is the last day states can conduct voting.
Early voting (other than absentee voting) is a relatively new wrinkle adopted in many states, but not all, which I believe started in the Clinton years. Yes, it facilitates fraud for those inclined to engage in it, most commonly 'Rats.